🌱 Large Piece Of Equipment Causes Delays + Robbery Spree Warnings

Hi there, Las Vegas. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Because community information is power! Keep scrolling for the scoop.

First, today's weather:

Hot. High: 109 Low: 84.

Here are the top three stories in Las Vegas today:

1. A large piece of equipment on Interstate 15 delayed traffic on Thursday in central Las Vegas. The northbound lanes were impacted by the equipment that blocked several lanes. Public safety crews were able to remove the object. (KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas)
2. The Las Vegas Strip will be getting a new high-tech dart bar and restaurant this fall. Flight Club will be offering a menu of bar fare and desserts. The establishment will be in the Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian Resort in a 16,000-square-foot space. (Eater Vegas)
3. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a city-wide robbery spree. According to the department, 17 businesses have been targeted in the last five days. The department is warning local businesses that they could be next. Take extra precautions and call the department immediately if a robbery occurs. (Fox 5 Las Vegas)

Today in Las Vegas:

• NCOM Sub-Committee Meeting At The Nevada Department of Education (2:00 PM)
• Teen Zone Open Hours At Whitney Library (3:00 PM)
• Dash & Dot Robot Free Play At The Clark County Library (4:00 PM)
• Exodus Festival Across Las Vegas (Various; Through Sep. 5)

From my notebook:

• Do you have some car questions? Click to listen to the latest episode of Las Vegas car talk. (KNPR)
• The US National Weather Service Las Vegas, Nevada warns residents that temperatures will be high through Labor Day weekend. Please be mindful of the heat and practice heat safety. Click for a list of hot weather do's and don'ts. (US National Weather Service Las Vegas Nevada via Facebook)
• The City of Las Vegas has rewarded the Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Bomb Squad with a special award recognizing its value. The squad responds to over 100 incidents each year. (Las Vegas Fire & Rescue via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.